A root canal infection is a debilitating oral condition that happens when bacteria invade the inner chamber of the teeth due to untreated dental decay or trauma. Patients with a root canal infection should seek treatment immediately because the infection can spread quickly once the bacteria attacks the soft pulp material of the interior layer of the tooth. Dr Kagiso Moloi joined Elago Ndapewa Shitaatala on the #dailyroundupwithnina's Health Corner. #NBCNews #nbcDSTV282 #nbcdigitalnews | NBC Digi

Vertical bone loss can look like a vertical root fracture. If the pulp is necrotic, drainage from infection can mimic that same bone loss pattern. But if the pulp is vital, infection can’t explain it. In that case, a true vertical root fracture becomes your primary suspicion. WANT TO LEARN MORE? Comment ENDO and I’ll send you @drbrettgilbert Access Endo FREE training! #dentist #newdentist #endo #endodontist #endotraining #accessendo #dentalpracticemastery #dentalirrigation #endodontics #endodoc

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